"By driving electrical signals down the vagus nerve into the immune system, it's possible to stop inflammation and that's what the chip does," says Dr. Kevin Tracey, the institute's president.

Implanted computer chip helps alleviate rheumatoid arthritis pain in clinical trial

Doctors warn that drinking alcohol can exacerbate dehydration and lead to a bad headache or migraine attack. People also should get a good night's sleep and don't skip meals either.

Combatting summertime headaches and migraines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say 8,000 people are brought to emergencies rooms for near drownings every year. Drownings are also a leading cause of death for children in the U.S. 

Preventing child drownings starts with learning water safety

All blood types are needed, but there is an urgent call for donors with Type O blood.

Blood shortage in tri-state looms amid decline in donors, Red Cross says

Doctors say the heat can be uncomfortable for people with existing heart disease and dangerous – especially if they have multiple medical problems such as high blood pressure.

 The heat and the heart: How record-breaking temps can cause a cardiac crisis

Researchers at UCLA analyzed the contents of chewing gum and found on average, one gram of gum releases about 100 microplastics.